LOCAL AND GENERAL^

Temuka Leader, Issue 1361, 4 July 1885, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL^

Sale of Bush Land.— Messrs J. Mundell and Co., eel! to-day, at Geraldine, 37a 3r 16p situated at Waihi Bush,the property of 0. W. Tancred, E»q. There is a large quantity of timber suitable for firewood on the section.

A Novel Contest. —A novel match (says the press) has been arranged to come off shortly between two men named Chap.iel and Hurry. The terms of the wager are that he who can fill most drays with shingle in eight hours shall be the winner of the stake', £lO. A good many other bets have been made on the result.

GERALDINE FIOBAL AND HORTICULTURAL SociUTT. —The annual meeting of the members of the above society will be held in the Y»u»g Men’-i Club on Thursday next at 7.30 p.m. The business will be to receive the statement and accounts and elect officers for the ensuing year. As the business is of importonce a full attendance is requested.

Football. —Footballers are reminded that a scratch match takes pl.ce this afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Terauka Park. As a match v-ith a First Fifteen of the Timaru Club takes place on the 18th, we hope players will be assiduous in (heir practice. To say the least of it the termination of the last match with a Timaru team was most unsatisfactory, and it is to be wished that the local men will on this occasion turn the tables on their opponents. Not the Fault oe the Times. —We often hear of people running into debt through being unable to obtain work and earn enough wages to keep themselves out of it; but on instance has just come under our notice where a working man was brought down from the north to do some special work for which he was getting 8s per day. He bad only a wife and child to keep, and yet he had not been at work more than about a month before he was in debt to most of the tradesmen in the place who are now bewailing his sudden and unexpected departure. Judge (Lillies’ ruling in regard to judgment summonses will not be relished by those who would seek to recover their dues from such a defaulter as we have mentioned. “ lolanthb.” —We would draw the attention of our readers to an advertisement in this morning’s issue concerning this opera, whioh is shortly to be played in Timaru. From what we hear, it will be put upon the stage in a manner regardless of expense, and, as a considerable amount of attention has been given to its rehearsal, we have every reason to believe the performance will be a success. The opera as yet is litlle known in New Zealand, but, from the result of its production in Melbourne, it will doubtless become as great a favori'e as any of the former operas of Gilbert and Sullivan. The plot is too long to give at length, but it is written after Gilbert’s usual style, which is enough to say that it is thoroughly witty. As regards the music, it is very light and pretty; and t-ullivan introduces many airs which will before long become exceedingly popular. We trust that the energy of our Timaru friends will be rewarded with big houses, and we recommend our readers to go in and see it.

District Court, Timaru.— ln the District Court, Timaru, yesterday, before His Honor Judge Ward, the examination of the following debtors was declared closed : J, Burk, Mr Hamersley ; Thos. Talbot, Mr White ; Thos. Currie, Mr Hamersley ; J. Fleming, Mr Hamersley ; P. Bertie, Mr Hamersley; R. C. Buchanan, Mr Ormsby ; Leo. Pastorelli, Mr Foster ; and A. R. Reid, Mr Hamersley. The examination of Bell and Moorhead, and Fredk. Stevens was adjourned till the 16th. J.J. Heap was granted an order of discharge. S. Juleff’s certificate was suspended for one month and W. Hughes’ for four. The solicitor of G. W. Creemer applied for an order of discharge for the debtor, who was not present. His Honor postponed the application till the 16th instant. Probate was granted on the application of Dr Foster to P. McSliane and Job Earl, executors in the will of the late J. L. Kennedy.

Temuka Benevolent Societt. The monthly meeting of the Temuka Benevolent Society was held in the Town Board office on Thursday, 2nd July. Present—Messrs K. F. Gray (in the chair), Dyson, Morton, Quinn, I. Smith, Metson, and the Rer. T. A. Hamilton (Secretary), The minutes haying been read and confirmed, a letter was read granting the use of the Town Board office. The Secretary was directed to acknowledge the same with thanks. The Treasurer’s report having been handed in, it was resolved on the motion of Mr Quinn seconded by Mr Dyson—“ That an account be opened with the Bank of New Zealand, to be called the Temuka Benevolent Society’s account; cheques to be signed by the Secretary and Chairman.” The Rev. T. A. Hamilton stated that it had been suggested to him by Mr C, J. Rayner (who was unable to attend the meeting) that many persons would be willing to giro produce, stores, etc., for the relief of the poor who could not contribute money, and that if some de;.6t were secured donors could leave goods there. Mr Hamilton then adind Mr Gray if he would allow room for storage in his grain shed. This Mr Gray readily a«sented to, saying that he “would most gladly do so.” Several cases for relief were then severally discussed and deals with. It was decided to procure printed slips for orders for stores, etc., and also to advertise in the IEMUKA Leader for contributions of produce, stores, clothing, etc. The meeting then adjourned till Thursday, 6th August.

Wb bblilivb that if every one would use American Co’s Hop Bitters freely there would be much less sickness and misery, in the world, and people are fast finding this out, whole families keeping well at a billing cost by its use. We advise all to try it.—Read Advt.

Under bill of sale (unless the claim is previously settled), Mr 3L F. Gray will sell at Temuka on Wednesday next: reaper and binders, drays ploughs, harness, etc., etc.Particulars in advertisement.

Mr J. W. Milos, The Hall, announces that during the present month he will offer for cash at greatly reduced prices, all classes of drapery, clothing and boots. The present stock is unusually large and well assorted, a good opportunity is offered for securing some very genuine bargains. A Wise Dkaook. —“Deacon Wilder, I want you to tell me how you kept yourself and fiinily so well the past season, when all the rest of us hare teen sick so much, and have had the doctors running to us so often.” “ Brother Taylor, the answer is very easy. I used Hop Bitters in time, and kept my family well, and saved large doctors bills. Four shillings’ worth of it kept us all well andaible to work all the time, and I will warrant it has cost you and most of the neighbors £lO to £IOO apiece to keep sick the same time. I fancy you’ll take my msdicine hereafter.” —See Advt.